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Being twelve years old can be challenging, but add to that the unusual ability to experience dreams as reality and you begin to understand Patrick’s need for a little self-control. A “sweet” dream devouring the world’s largest ice cream sundae can end with an enormous stomachache. A fall from... read more
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Characters edit
- Patrick: Patrick is 12 years old and a dream seeker, which means his dreams are real. The challenges he faces in growing up get played out in his dreams, whether it's learning self-control or (2nd book) facing adversity. Trivia: Patrick has a swirly hair pattern based on my son's distinctive hair growth.
- Grace: Grace is Patrick's 17 year old sister and like most sisters....well, he loves her of course, but she can also be hard to deal with. For one thing she spends far too much time in the bathroom primping. She also talks endlessly about boys. But, she is a skilled dream seeker. Look forward to more Grace in the second book due out in 2012.
- Mom: Mom is a dream seeker and a really good one. She came up with the dream-seeking rules and now she's teaching her kids how to have safe adventures in their dreams.
Quotes edit
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“Dad is the stereotypical scientist. I'm pretty sure Mom lays his clothes out for him in the morning. Otherwise, he'd never manage matching socks. Now if only she'd comb his hair. Don't get me wrong, because I'm not complaining. As nutty as my dad can be, he's still one of the happiest people I know. Always with a corny joke ready, Dad bounds into a room, and I smile. His heart is in the right place, even if his necktie isn't.”
First Sentence edit
"I'll have a scoop of every flavor, please," I said to the waiter.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 14 in Fantasy. (community list)
This is book 1 of 32 in Children's Choices - Young Readers (Grades 3-4): 2009. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Lisa Ard (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Majida K. Nelson (Illustrator)
- Susan Landis-Steward (Editor)
Awards edit
- Flamingnet Top Choice Award (April 2012, #9)
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Dream Seeker Adventures: Under Fun Stuff, find contests, a book trailer, word jumbles, book club questions and other activities.Under Author Visits, check out the free visit information.
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